VASARA Collection

Shooter· Shoot 'Em Up· Bullet Hell· Top-Down Shooter

Released Aug 2019

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

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Evaluation

VASARA Collection is a compilation of two classic Japanese arcade shoot 'em ups — VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) — brought to Steam on August 13, 2019. The package was clearly positioned as a complete, self-contained product at launch: it bundles both original games alongside a new "Timeless Mode" and various features like Tate/Vertical mode support and multiple characters. There are no DLC listings, no post-launch developer communications of any kind, and no announcements of planned additional content. The single news post from the developer was the launch announcement on August 13, 2019. With no update activity in the nearly seven years since release, and the game's nature as a classic arcade compilation, this is a finished product that shipped complete on its release date.

Evidence

Launch announcement for VASARA Collection on Steam at $5.99 with a 40% discount. Mentions console versions also releasing that month. No post-launch content or updates mentioned.

news post · Aug 13, 2019 source content shipped

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Store description presents VASARA Collection as a complete package containing VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001), with a new Timeless mode and a full feature set. No mention of planned DLC or future updates.

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Details

Developer

QUByte Interactive

Publisher

QUByte Interactive

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell Top-Down Shooter Anime Pixel Graphics Action Arcade Retro Historical 4 Player Local Local Co-Op Shooter 2D Top-Down Controller

About this game

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepower and fierce melee weapons to destroy their enemies.

Try and stay alive on this frantic game where everyone, and everything, is out to kill you!

New Gameplay mode: Timeless mode

Main features:

Tate Mode/ Vertical Mode support;
8 playable characters inspired by real Japanese historical figures;
Sci-Fi meets Feudal Japan in this retelling of historical battles;
Fight Robots and Samurais using traditional shooting and powerful melee attacks;
Heavily skill-based gameplay for Experts;
Easy Mode for Starters;
Branching Paths and Multiple Endings according to your characters and in-game actions;

Highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em: VASARA and VASARA 2